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Stitching through thick layers of fabric can be tough, so I created this tutorial to simplify the process. This hand-stitching technique is fast, minimizes stress on your hands, and provides a strong and long-lasting patch.

Recently, Kuma pup ate a hole through my pocket where I had left some treats. I guess dog don't understand how pockets work. I'd found the perfect stripey fabric at FabScrap & adapted the tutorial I recently shared, DIY Replace a Sleeve, because it shows how to make a pattern from your pre-existing clothes. In this case I modeled the patch from the pre-existing pocket to make a duplicate pattern piece. This mending how-to is shared with you as inspiration for my Mending Challenge collaboration with Fabscrap that’s taking place right now, May 15 - June 15. To enter the challenge, mend any...

Learn how to create a pattern from a pre-existing garment in this tutorial leading you through replacing a torn sleeve. This techniques can easily be adapted in many ways beyond sleeves. This inspiring tutorial is made in collaboration with Fabscrap for our Mending Challenge. Get the full how-to and entry details...

As part of the Mending Challenge collaboration with Fabscrap I'm sharing this easy how-to Repair a Torn Seam. It's a common area to see damage and this tutorial requires minimal materials and is so simple. You can do this!